I feel like I'm back at square one with my hocd except now it feels even more real... I'm more convinced now that I'm gay... Last year when this all started, at least being gay didn't feel like me. Now it's starting to feel like I actually am... Others with similar feelings? How have you overcome this?

I can relate, you will never get an answer that satisfies OCD, try to stay with the uncertainty that's the trick once you learn to be even somewhat comfortable with uncertainty OCD will loose its power over you.

I hope so... It's just so hard to say "I don't care" when thinking of myself as gay brings me unmeasurable anxiety...

@nat I know, OCD knows that aswell that's why it tries to scare you with it but even tho you do care acting like you dont makes a difference, for example if you start avoiding things to do with gay couples that would be a time you should deliberately expose yourself to them, let OCD realise that even through the fear you're not going to let it win, I know it's hard but I know you can do it!

@Tanaya Thank you for your encouragement😭❤️ I just feel so exhausted...

@nat I honestly get you so much, it's a constant struggle everyday with OCD but even if your not doing those big exposures you're still going forward and recognising its OCD, so be kind to yourself when you feel like this, no one goes into battle when they already feel beaten up so its important to get that energy back and then OCD can get its ass kicked 😎

Omg I can totally relate to this 💯. I've been in therapy since February and have been making progress steadily. But now, I'm in a slump and it's making me feel like I am gay which makes me so uncomfortable and so anxious. I've started up with meds again and it's going to take a while for it to kick in but I hope it'll work.